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Camshaft Caps (RH) Removal Note

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CAUTION:
  • Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps No. 1R and 5R first. Do not loosen any of the other bolts until the thrust caps are removed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
NOTE:
  • Cylinder head and the camshaft bearing caps are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original position. When removed, keep the bearing caps with the cylinder head from where they were removed together. Do not mix the caps.
  1. Loosen bolts in several passes.
    NOTE:
    • Do not remove bolts completely.
  2. Remove the RH camshaft thrust caps 1R and 5R.
    Fig 1: Locating RH Camshaft Thrust Caps
    G01052284Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosen the remaining bolts 7-8 turns in the indicated sequence in several passes to allow the camshafts (RH) to be slowly raised.
Fig 2: Removal Sequence Of RH Camshaft Thrust Cap Bolts
G01052285Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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